Welcome to the LNC’s Press Room. Here you will find various resources such as press releases, a downloadable press kit, newsletters and past LNC news articles. For inquiries or to discuss story ideas, upcoming events, or the LNC in general, please contact Erika Ross.
See below for the LNC's recent press history. Click on each article title to read more.
LNC Background Information
Who we are?
We are a Consortium of Industry, Scientists, Chefs and Oldways for better Latino health through traditional foods and lifestyles.
Why this Coalition is essential?
It is essential because the traditional Latin-American diet offers an incredible array of delicious, healthy foods. Yet Hispanic Americans suffer disproportionately from many food-related health problems, including obesity and diabetes.
What we are doing?
We focuses on practical programs that Latinos can relate to, and that have an impact. Working with business leaders, culinary experts and scientists, we are creating national, regional and local programs. Our first initiative is centered around Camino Mágico, our groundbreaking supermarket guide. We are raising awareness of the Camino Mágico through:
* In-store grocery programs
* Health clinic programs
* In-school programs
* Restaurant programs
* Target-city programs in 5-6 cities
* Community fiestas and festivals
Timeline
1990 – Oldways founded by K. Dun Gifford
1996 – Latin American Diet Pyramid Introduced
2005 – Latino Nutrition Coalition formed
2007 – Camino Mágico, bilingual supermarket guide, launched in Houston
2008-7 Press Releases and News Items
Click on any of the links below to access the PDF version of news articles. ...... News Items
Campaign Puts Healthy Accent on Good Eating - Miami Herald (10/07)
Difunden en el Sur de la Florida la Pirámide Nutricional para Hispanos (10/07)
A Worldly Way to Eat Well - Reader's Digest (08/07)
Magic Road to Better Nutrition - Tuft's University Nutrition Newsletter (07/07)
Food Pyramid Focuses on Latinos - Clinician Reviews (07/07)
Take the 'Magic Road' to a Healthy Latino Diet - MSNBC (05/07)
Releases
Food 4 Less and the Latino Nutrition Coalition, Embracing Latino Culinary and Health Traditions (01/08)
LNC and Publix Super Markets Committed to Improving Hispanic Health (10/07)
Latino Statistics
Statistics on the Hispanic population; including health, language preference, and buying power. Click here.
Need More Info?
Contact Erika Ross, Program Manager
(617) 896-4850
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